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In C. J. Sansom's Revelation, set in 1543 England, lawyer Matthew Shardlake investigates the murder of his colleague Roger Elliard amid a series of grisly killings in London. Partnering with Archbishop Cranmer, Shardlake uncovers a religious motive behind the murders, which are inspired by the Book of Revelation, and ultimately ties the crimes to political tensions surrounding the reformist Catherine Parr. Sensitive subjects examined include religious persecution and graphic descriptions of violence and torture.